Glow Glass Vitamin C&E Ferulic GLOW BOOSTER

Half the year gone and I've finished another Vitamin C product. It's something I seem to really use in my routine. Today is about a product somewhere in the middle of my two previous empties: Glow Glass Vitamin C&E Ferulic GLOW BOOSTER.

Why is it in the middle? Well its effect is somewhere in the middle of the two Vitamin C's I've enjoyed this year. It does give a glow, though not as immediate as Klued's Vitamin C. And while it does have some soothing and hydrating abilities, it isn't as mild as Soul Apothecary's.

Comparing to others, I've never used the OG serum but this is far runnier and easier to finish than Timeless' version despite the CEF name. It's also so much cheaper so I don't think I'd purchase when there are cheaper alternatives I have easier access to.

I use 1 to 2 droppers on my face and neck and I've found no problems. And no yellow residue.

All in all, I think each could have a place, depending on what other products I have in my routine. I'm currently using another Vitamin C product but will see what I return to after.

EMPTIED: SGT. AT ARMS

 I told myself I wouldn't buy it... but I did.

And I finally emptied my trio deodorant set (set no longer available).

In this picture: lightening deo spray (unavailable, left), brightening and exfoliating serum (middle), and nourishing overnight cream (right).

Symmetry Labs: Foret de Bamboo

 I know there's been a lot of buzz around methanol in local dupes. But this house has allegedly tested their samples so I have chosen to believe them and continued to use my current stock. 

One 10 ml sample I've finished is their Foret de Bamboo.

Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask EX

 Letting go of empties this month!

Today is about the Langeige Lip Sleeping Mask EX in Berry.

What can I say? It's still the best sleeping lip mask I've tried. I think this is a reformulation from my 2021 review. But the review stands: Thin, comfortable, moisturizing. Not the best application experience since you have to dig in around the halfway point. This is the mini and I know the full size has an applicator but...

The Belo Differrence: Belo Tinted Sunscreen

I had previously mentioned that there was a Belo sunscreen I liked more than the body sunscreen, and it's the brand's Tinted Sunscreen.

I actually tried it years and years ago and wasn't a big fan but how things have changed. As of now, it's perfect for my need for a lightweight base. To my surprise, the shade was different from what I remembered and was just right for me. I finished the tubes I purchased at a local department store and bought a replacement online.

To my surprise, the tubes I got were slightly different in color from my previous purchase (as you may be able to see).

I therefore decided to see if there were any changes to the product and found that the ingredient list was the same but expiration date was different. On applying, I could see a visible difference between the two. On initial application, the older one (top) is lighter than the newer tube (bottom).

However, once applied,  the older one is actually darker and warmer while the newer version is cooler and lighter.

You can see it while partially blended but one hits more yellow and the other more red.

Fortunately, both shades work on my face once thinned out, but I can't really layer the latter. I get light to medium coverage previously and light coverage now. My face also looks a bit redder than I like once I spend time out. Both tints last 8-12 hours so formulation seems similar otherwise and it makes for a good base for everyday use.

It seems like I've run into the same problem I had previously. I'm going to finish this tube again but I think I'll try something with a definite shade range after.

All in all, decent product but the shade difference definitely changes things. And without testers, I'd rather not risk getting something even mor removed from either.

This sunscreen often goes on sale for 2 for around Php 500. 

Vitamin C Empties 2026

Finished up two vitamin C serums in 2026. Can you guess what they are?